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Its time to introduce the water cycle! This presentation describes the water cycle in terms of condensation, evaporation, and precipitation. Five straightforward comprehension questions and easy to understand concept definitions make for a perfect 1st grade resource.

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rainfall, rain, condensation, evaporation, precipitation, snow, the water cycle

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condensation, evaporation, precipitation, rainfall, snow, water cycle, science
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Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
16
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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